Top shopping centres on way
Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Lichfield will boast some of the best shopping centres in the country within the next 10 years, according to a new report. Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Lichfield will boast some of the best shopping centres in the country within the next 10 years, according to a new report. The report, by Experian Business Strategies, bases its findings on planned new developments, such as as the planned Summer row shopping centre in Wolverhampton, which will boost the number of shops by 2017. Wolverhampton was mentioned as a "major gainer", while West Bromwich and Lichfield were listed as two of the Midlands' three "winners" over the next decade. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Lichfield will boast some of the best shopping centres in the country within the next 10 years, according to a new report.
The report, by Experian Business Strategies, bases its findings on planned new developments, such as as the planned Summer row shopping centre in Wolverhampton, which will boost the number of shops by 2017.
Wolverhampton was mentioned as a "major gainer", while West Bromwich and Lichfield were listed as two of the Midlands' three "winners" over the next decade.
A Government inspector is set to decide anytime now whether developers can forge ahead with plans for the £300 million Summer Row shopping centre. Work is set to start on the scheme, which will transform Temple Street and Cleveland Street, next year.
Lichfield is set to climb into the top 250 national retail outlets with its Friarsgate development anchored by Debenhams. The Three Spires Shopping Centre, owned by St Martins Properties, was mentioned as the premium site in the town for outlets.
The £500 million redevelopment of West Bromwich town centre is expected to lift the town to 167 in the national retail rankings.
